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So, when I began growing, I wanted to try one of Humboldt Seed Co.'s "Triploid" seeds.
For those that don't know what a Triploid is, I'm not botanist, but it is somehow blending a third strand of DNA into the mix. (Standard DNA is diploid or two strands) This is safe, as EVERY seedless fruit or vegetable you've ever eaten is most likely a Triploid. Bananas for sure, every banana you have eaten is a Triploid. The advantage to Triploid seeds is that, while they are sterile, and can't be fertilized, their flowers and fruits grow larger, and sweeter, more potent.
The downside of this is the seeds are expensive, and temperamental. They are prone to genetic anomalies during the grow. As a result, I have just germinated my 4th attempt at seeing an O.G. Triploid make it out of the veg stage. My goal is to harvest 1 pound or more from this plant. That's a big claim, and would be 25% larger than anything I've grown before. So I invite people to either watch me make an ass out of myself, or have a VERY merry Christmas (Curing predicted to finish 12/16!)
So, this is an O.G. Triploid. It is an Autoflower. And it popped its head above ground today. Humboldt's product page makes a big deal about 40% THC. The actual seed packet says that these seeds consistently perform at 30%, but can reach 40% THC in ideal conditions. I am sure that includes CO2, which I can't access, The plant is in a 4.5 x 2.5 x 7.5 tent, lights are on 20 hours per day, and will remain so throughout the grow. I am using Lotus Nutrients, and will be using my own aggressive schedule of them.
I won't update this journal every day, but definitely at least weekly. According to my notes, "Project 40" began on May 16, here's hoping that the 4th time is the charm!
Meet Kendra, on her birth day:
For those that don't know what a Triploid is, I'm not botanist, but it is somehow blending a third strand of DNA into the mix. (Standard DNA is diploid or two strands) This is safe, as EVERY seedless fruit or vegetable you've ever eaten is most likely a Triploid. Bananas for sure, every banana you have eaten is a Triploid. The advantage to Triploid seeds is that, while they are sterile, and can't be fertilized, their flowers and fruits grow larger, and sweeter, more potent.
The downside of this is the seeds are expensive, and temperamental. They are prone to genetic anomalies during the grow. As a result, I have just germinated my 4th attempt at seeing an O.G. Triploid make it out of the veg stage. My goal is to harvest 1 pound or more from this plant. That's a big claim, and would be 25% larger than anything I've grown before. So I invite people to either watch me make an ass out of myself, or have a VERY merry Christmas (Curing predicted to finish 12/16!)
So, this is an O.G. Triploid. It is an Autoflower. And it popped its head above ground today. Humboldt's product page makes a big deal about 40% THC. The actual seed packet says that these seeds consistently perform at 30%, but can reach 40% THC in ideal conditions. I am sure that includes CO2, which I can't access, The plant is in a 4.5 x 2.5 x 7.5 tent, lights are on 20 hours per day, and will remain so throughout the grow. I am using Lotus Nutrients, and will be using my own aggressive schedule of them.
I won't update this journal every day, but definitely at least weekly. According to my notes, "Project 40" began on May 16, here's hoping that the 4th time is the charm!
Meet Kendra, on her birth day: